# Federal Register #FRA-2025-0055

FRA Public Hearing on CPKC Railroad Air Brake Testing Waiver Petition

**Buyer:** Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of Transportation
**Posted:** October 21, 2026
**Respond By:** December 18, 2026
**Identifier:** FRA-2025-0055

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is considering Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited’s petition for relief from railroad air brake testing rules.
- **Government buyer:** None; this is a regulatory notice from the FRA, not a procurement opportunity.
- **Named organization:** Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited (CPKC), petitioner.
- **Request:** CPKC seeks waivers from certain requirements in 49 CFR part 232 and an exemption under 49 U.S.C. section 20303 related to air brake testing.
- **Hearing:** Interested parties may present comments and information, with in-person and virtual participation available.
- **Products and services:** No products or services, quantities, part numbers, or OEMs are identified.

### Description

The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) announces a public hearing and extends the comment period on Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited’s (CPKC) petition for relief from certain air brake testing regulations. The petition seeks waivers related to specified requirements under 49 CFR part 232 and an exemption from 49 U.S.C. section 20303. The hearing will be held November 18, 2026, in St. Paul, Minnesota, with virtual participation available. Comments on the petition or information presented at the hearing are due December 18, 2026.

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